Jim Marsh is the executive director of the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber director eager to share what excites him on Vashon

As executive director of the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce, Jim Marsh is in the business of welcoming.…

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Expert to address health care reform changes

To help island individuals and small business owners navigate coming changes stemming from national health care reform, the…

VIPP volunteers Amanda DeSantis (left) and Melinda Arroyo work at the crowded cat shelter off Old Mill Road.

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VIPP handles record numbers of cats

Vashon Island Pet Protectors, with record numbers of cats and slow adoption rates, has temporarily stopped accepting new…

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Man behind suspected drug house goes free

A man who’s been called Vashon’s top methamphetamine dealer had a significant drug charge thrown out last month,…

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Postal service slashes Burton office’s hours

Next month the Burton post office’s hours will be drastically reduced.

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Man files grievance with sheriff’s office, cites racial discrimination

A man who frequently works on Vashon has filed a grievance with the King County Sheriff’s Office, saying…

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New health care coalition seeks input

A new group is seeking feedback from islanders about concerns they have regarding health care on Vashon.

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Trip to Thailand is personal for three young islanders

Tianna Koenig hasn’t seen the Thai Red Cross Children’s Home since she was 18 months old and was…

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National climate change movement comes to Vashon

Climate change will take center stage next week when a small group of concerned islanders show a documentary…

Bruce Morser

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VAA moves forward with arts center project

Bruce Morser, a Vashon Allied Arts board member, said he’s sometimes asked if VAA is still planning to…

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No ferry cuts, but other issues lie ahead

Lawmakers have once again staved off cuts to ferry service, but fare increases and schedule changes may still…

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Grand marshals: Two women who have worked for island youth

Two prominent islanders have been named as grand marshals for this year’s Strawberry Festival.

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Granny’s Attic looks to fund community health projects

After more than 35 years serving the island, Granny’s Attic is in the midst of a sea change…